…to stop all biological processes, essentially putting them in “suspended animation,” Blackburn added. Research scientists say the collection is vital to their work.”Our project would not have been possible without…
Tamarixia Helps Reduce Psyllid Population in Southern California
…of dust. Courtesy CDFA Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) populations in southern California have declined substantially thanks in part to biological control efforts. The release of significant numbers of Tamarixia radiata has helped…
Water Allocations Updated for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors
…“Reclamation’s hands are tied by restrictions imposed by biological opinions issued under the Endangered Species Act,” Birmingham said in a press release. “These restrictions have crippled the CVP and have…
Study Sheds Light on Major Disease in Roses
…instance, were also found on roses sampled and could potentially be used as biological controls. Roses from 10 states and the District of Columbia were sampled in the study. The…
Tamarixia and Other Biological Control Efforts to Stop ACP
Tamarixia radiata continue to be developed and released as a means to combat Asian citrus psyllids (ACP). David Morgan, program manager for the Biological Control Program at the California Department…
Understanding Regenerative Agriculture as a Farming System
…a look at the entire system; the biological system of your farming and ranching operation,” said Former Noble Research Institute President and CEO, Bill Buckner. While the practices are similar…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
…serve as the basis for new biological opinions expected to be released in the next few months. These updated, modernized biological opinions will provide better guidance to the agencies operating…
Unexplained Thrips Increase Helping Control Mites
…but there are definitely a lot more of them than there used to be,” UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Advisor David Haviland said. More biological control is a good thing for growers trying to…
Narrowing Down Potential Vectors for Grapevine Red Blotch
…tested for leafroll that were negative but showing symptoms, probably had this other pathogen, this other virus called red blotch,” said Biological Control Specialist for UC Berkeley Kent Daane. “We’re…
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Flaring Up Again in California
…(WGLS) was first found in California back in 1941 in San Diego. The pest spread through commercial and backyard vines before biological controls were introduced, including A granulosis virus that controlled the skeletonizer so well…
Developing an Organic Dietary Supplement for Poultry
Researchers from the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Biological Agricultural Engineering and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have found a means to provide an important nutrient…
Environmental Group Challenges Shasta Dam Project
…attorney for The Center for Biological Diversity says this increase could take out the only known habitat for the Shasta Salamander. They think that the higher water levels could drive…
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
…USDA will hire Pathways Interns in hundreds of locations across every state in the country for the following occupational fields: Veterinary Science Biological Sciences (e.g., natural resources management forestry, wildlife…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…the environmental lobby, forcing the state to release water to flow into the ocean at the price of farmland. This increased flow was due to what is called “biological opinions”….